Wu edges past Murphy into Shanghai semi-finals
World champion Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 6-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals after a tense deciding frame. The victory matters because Wu, ranked fourth in the world, recovered from losing momentum and will now face Judd Trump for a place in the final.
Wu led 3-1 but fell 5-4 behind before making his fifth break over 50 to force a decider. Murphy missed a red while leading 62-29 in the final frame, allowing Wu to clear to the black; Trump beat John Higgins 6-0, while Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong also progressed.
- Wu beat Murphy 6-5 in a deciding frame.
- Murphy’s late missed red proved decisive.
- Wu will face Judd Trump in the semi-finals.
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The Shanghai Masters is a major tournament in professional snooker, held annually in China and one of the sport's most prestigious events. The tournament has now progressed to its semi-final stage, with four players having secured their places in the previous round of matches.
Wu Yize is the current world champion in snooker and ranked among the sport's top players. He has just earned a place in the semi-finals by defeating Shaun Murphy 6-5 in a quarter-final match that was decided in the final frame after a tightly fought contest.
Wu will now face Judd Trump in the semi-finals, with the winner advancing to the tournament final. Progressing this far in the Shanghai Masters represents a significant achievement, given the tournament's status as one of snooker's major competitions.